The Skeleton Series photos, taken by Ray Olson for the April 4, 1938, issue of PIX Magazine, were a series of photographs that aimed to showcase the inner workings of machines and structures, exposing their skeletal frames.
The series was influenced by the advancements in technology and industry in the 1930s and aimed to educate and inform the public about these advancements. The photos would have been seen as innovative and cutting-edge at the time, showcasing the technical abilities of photography and the photographer’s skill in capturing the intricate details of mechanical objects.
